Program Overview

Create impressive artistic works using the latest technology on our Creative Computing degree course.

Learn the latest computer programming concepts and techniques – including electronics and interface design – to create applications and artefacts across a range of creative platforms such as games, graphic design, audio and animation. As your skills grow, you'll study artificial intelligence (AI) and contribute to revolutionary research in using AI to develop production solutions for the creative industries.

You'll gain professional experience before completing your degree by taking part in staff projects, working with clients on live briefs, and completing an optional placement in industry.

You can graduate with a BA or BSc, depending on which modules you select in years 2 and 3 and your choice of final-year project, with the option to transfer between both awards until the second half of your final year.

Course highlights

• Build your developmental and creative skills by producing digital portfolios and physical artefacts for exhibitions
• Further your game development expertise and collaborate with people from different disciplines as part of our annual University GameJam
• Learn from a team of subject specialists with research, industry and teaching experience across a spectrum of creative and digital disciplines
• Develop your research profile by collaborating with staff on research projects
• Enhance your professional portfolio by working with real clients on live briefs
• Gain valuable industry experience by taking an optional one-year placement
• Get insight into the current industry climate by attending guest lectures by industry professionals – past guests include organisers of Portsmouth Comic Con and Dice Portsmouth